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10 Modern Spanish-Language Writers To Read Before You Die

Are you a book eater? Have you read all the American classics from Huckleberry Finn to the latest Jonathan Franzen novel? Do you cancel a night out to stay in because there’s no better company than a good book? If so, it’s time to start reading Hispanic literature — even...

By Teresa Cantero • Oct 7, 2015

10 Modern Spanish-Language Writers To Read Before You Die

Are you a book eater? Have you read all the American classics from Huckleberry Finn to the latest Jonathan Franzen novel? Do you cancel a night out to stay in because there’s no better company than a good book? If so, it’s time to start reading Hispanic literature — even...

By Teresa Cantero • October 7, 2015

At The Indian Festival Of Theyyam, The Nation’s Poorest Are Transformed Into Gods

Each year, Indian's poorest transform into rich, burnt orange oracles in Theyyam. But modernization might spell the festival's end.

By John Schellhase • Oct 4, 2015

At The Indian Festival Of Theyyam, The Nation’s Poorest Are Transformed Into Gods

Each year, Indian's poorest transform into rich, burnt orange oracles in Theyyam. But modernization might spell the festival's end.

By John Schellhase • October 4, 2015

22 Stunning F. Scott Fitzgerald Quotes On Writing, Love, And Disillusion

The author of The Great Gatsby, This Side of Paradise, Tender is the Night, and such exquisite short stories as “The Diamond Big as the Ritz” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald burned his way through the literary world of the early 20th century. He...

By John Schellhase • Oct 3, 2015

22 Stunning F. Scott Fitzgerald Quotes On Writing, Love, And Disillusion

The author of The Great Gatsby, This Side of Paradise, Tender is the Night, and such exquisite short stories as “The Diamond Big as the Ritz” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald burned his way through the literary world of the early 20th century. He...

By John Schellhase • October 3, 2015

Russian Artist Petro Wodkins Takes On Vladimir Putin, Tells Us Why

“Play the people who play the world.” That’s the mission behind Russian artist Petro Wodkins’ recent endeavor, Sound of Power, a series of busts of global political leaders that also function as audio speakers. Wodkins debuted his latest speaker-sculpture, Russian president Vladimir Putin, on September 21st. We spoke with Wodkins...

By Savannah Cox • Sep 25, 2015

Russian Artist Petro Wodkins Takes On Vladimir Putin, Tells Us Why

“Play the people who play the world.” That’s the mission behind Russian artist Petro Wodkins’ recent endeavor, Sound of Power, a series of busts of global political leaders that also function as audio speakers. Wodkins debuted his latest speaker-sculpture, Russian president Vladimir Putin, on September 21st. We spoke with Wodkins...

By Savannah Cox • September 25, 2015

Munsu Water Park: Inside North Korea’s Water Park

In October 2013, North Korean military personnel and party officials stood sternly at the opening ceremony of the latest venue meant to display North Korean wealth and devotion to their Dear Leader: a water park. Said Premiere Pak Jong Ju of the new water park, “[It] is the edifice built...

By Kiri Picone • Sep 24, 2015

Munsu Water Park: Inside North Korea’s Water Park

In October 2013, North Korean military personnel and party officials stood sternly at the opening ceremony of the latest venue meant to display North Korean wealth and devotion to their Dear Leader: a water park. Said Premiere Pak Jong Ju of the new water park, “[It] is the edifice built...

By Kiri Picone • September 24, 2015

When Life Gives You Lemons, Party At The Lemon Festival

140 tons of citrus are used to create floats and exhibits for the annual Lemon Festival.

By Kiri Picone • Sep 23, 2015

When Life Gives You Lemons, Party At The Lemon Festival

140 tons of citrus are used to create floats and exhibits for the annual Lemon Festival.

By Kiri Picone • September 23, 2015

Here’s What You Need To Know About Oktoberfest

As temperatures begin to cool and daylight hours start to dwindle, there is little better way to send summer off than by sipping a cold beer with family and friends. But what if we told you that what we recognize as Oktoberfest, the German festival which does just that and...

By Erin Kelly • Sep 22, 2015

Here’s What You Need To Know About Oktoberfest

As temperatures begin to cool and daylight hours start to dwindle, there is little better way to send summer off than by sipping a cold beer with family and friends. But what if we told you that what we recognize as Oktoberfest, the German festival which does just that and...

By Erin Kelly • September 22, 2015

Unequal Protection: Gay Rights Around The World

Gay rights are a flashpoint in what can be described as a global culture war, and in many ways a country’s stance on gay rights can serve as a somewhat reliable indicator of that nation’s overall quality of life. After all, it’s hard to build a successful economy in an...

By Richard Stockton • Sep 18, 2015

Unequal Protection: Gay Rights Around The World

Gay rights are a flashpoint in what can be described as a global culture war, and in many ways a country’s stance on gay rights can serve as a somewhat reliable indicator of that nation’s overall quality of life. After all, it’s hard to build a successful economy in an...

By Richard Stockton • September 18, 2015

India Has A Sex Trafficking Problem, And It’s Worse Than You Think

Human trafficking is a global problem, shackling 35 million people worldwide to lives that they do not choose. According to calculations from the Walk Free Foundation, an Australian non-profit, 14 million of these modern slaves are held captive in India. The sex slave trade is centuries old, but its modern...

By Teresa Cantero • Sep 17, 2015

India Has A Sex Trafficking Problem, And It’s Worse Than You Think

Human trafficking is a global problem, shackling 35 million people worldwide to lives that they do not choose. According to calculations from the Walk Free Foundation, an Australian non-profit, 14 million of these modern slaves are held captive in India. The sex slave trade is centuries old, but its modern...

By Teresa Cantero • September 17, 2015

Famous Drag Queens Of The Early 20th Century

Before RuPaul entered and expanded our understanding of the mainstream, just a handful of famous drag queens–such as Danny La Rue, Divine, and Doris Fish–managed to capture the attention of the public. For the most part, the art of drag performance had been kept to nightclubs and small stages. In...

By Briana Jones • Sep 15, 2015

Famous Drag Queens Of The Early 20th Century

Before RuPaul entered and expanded our understanding of the mainstream, just a handful of famous drag queens–such as Danny La Rue, Divine, and Doris Fish–managed to capture the attention of the public. For the most part, the art of drag performance had been kept to nightclubs and small stages. In...

By Briana Jones • September 15, 2015